{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Retic Lounge","title":"Episode 128: The Resurgence of Bali Locality Reticulated Pythons | w/MayRay Exotics","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/803f2cfd\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5558,"description":"The Resurgence of Bali Locality Reticulated Pythons w/ MayRay Exotics | The Retic Lounge #128  In this episode of The Retic Lounge, Lucas holds down the fort solo while Nathan attends a funeral, sitting down with MayRay Exotics for a deep dive into the resurgence of Bali Locality Reticulated Pythons.  This conversation highlights the importance of preserving locality-specific genetics, the unique benefits of working with pure localities, and why Bali Reticulated Pythons are making a strong comeback in the reptile community. They discuss the wild-like behaviors often seen in F1 (first-generation captive-bred) animals, and how keeping locality-specific retics allows keepers to bring a piece of the wild into their homes.  Topics Covered:  - Why Bali Locality Reticulated Pythons are gaining popularity again  - Benefits of maintaining pure locality bloodlines  - Behavioral differences in F1 Reticulated Pythons  - Challenges and rewards of working with wild-type animals  - The future of Bali Locality Retics in captivity  Thanks to our Sponsors:  - [Cold Blooded Cafe](https://coldbloodedcafe.com) (Use code REPTILELOUNGE20 for 20% off)  - AEstoney.com for husbandry tools  - VivTech Products (Use code RETICLOUNGE23)  - Heartland Reptiles  - HeliGuy Serpents (Use code TRL10)  Support USARK and USARK Florida:  - [Join USARK](https://usark.org/memberships)  - [Join USARK Florida](https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/join-us)  Join The Lounge on Patreon for exclusive content, early episodes, and more: [Patreon](http://www.patreon.com/thereticlounge).  Follow us on Instagram:  - [TheReticLounge](https://www.instagram.com/TheReticLounge)  - [Lab_Exotics_](https://www.instagram.com/Lab_Exotics_)  - [Katz_Reptiles](https://www.instagram.com/Katz_Reptiles)  - [mayrayexotics](https://www.instagram.com/mayrayexotics)  If you’re passionate about locality preservation and want to learn more about the Bali resurgence, this episode is packed with valuable insights for both keepers and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/necT7sDFgIp0TbdDah5tDkZq8JWydHDj1rsXb_-CPt8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5ODE1LzE3MDgw/Mzc1NTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}